January 2011
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China to make largest city in the world by... →
climateadaptation:
Facts:
26 times the size of London
1/10th of China’s economy, growing at 4+%
Highly industrialized section of China - lots of pollution
Searching for a new name for the new city
29 rail lines, 3100 miles of track (NYC has 24 lines, and 800 miles of track)
42 million people -…
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21 Hours - Why a shorter working week can help us...
irishboyinlondon:
An interesting document from the new economic foundation
A ‘normal’ working week of 21 hours could help to address a range of urgent, interlinked problems: overwork, unemployment, over-consumption, high carbon emissions, low well-being, entrenched inequalities, and the lack of time to live sustainably, to care for each other, and simply to enjoy life.
Read the document here
life on foot: Seoul for the People →
lifeonfoot:
I read read this article from Walkable DFW about the initiatives of former Mayor of Seoul, Lee Myung-bak, wherein he tore up an elevated highway to restore a stream, Cheonggyecheon, in downtown Seoul. The political battle was harsh, but the reward for staying strong is a new public place…
my thoughts are in brisbane
leahhersh:
just heard from a friend who escaped the massive floods in brisbane…so awful and unimaginable. her apartment was spared, but she had to pack up and flee for safety. hang in there aussies!
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